brutuslevi

No no no no no no no! Never use a power tool where your hand motion is directly towards the rotating blade! Especially when you are applying pressure down and towards the spinning blade. One slip and bottabing. Suppose your are performing this operation and your are suddenly startled by something. This is the type of thing we do when we are young and invincible. Not when we are old, dry, and well seasoned. Safety should not normally be dictated by 'perfect technique'. This question of safety should be posed to someone who has had a major injury. Of course if you have a Saw Stop saw then well,....LOL. This all being said, I must honestly admit that I have used this technique many times! Works great! But I would certainly not advise anyone that it is safe! Please read this comment with the good humor that all woodworkers should and must have.

Sure would would like to see the finished product HeHeHe. Reminds me of when I tied down and transported a 20' extension ladder in the back of my Chevy S10 many years ago.

Both joints are strong enough for the application. Woodworking is not only about the integrity, longevity, and quality of the piece, but also the beauty, tradition, craftsmanship, and effort that goes into the piece. Production versus perfection. For a multi-set bedroom suite for my child the pinned rabbets may be fine. For a special 'one of a kind' piece dovetails meet all the criteria for elegance, tradition, and timeless. I always look at the sides of drawers before judging a piece.